The Commissioner of Police denies hosting a tea party as is being published.
The Commissioner of Police in a media release issue by the TTPS said she has taken note of statements appearing in the local media indicating that the Commissioner will be hosting a tea party, and suggesting it inappropriate and insensitive for such an event to be occurring at this time.
The Tea Party being referred to is an event of The Trinidad and Tobago Association of Women Police, to raise funds to support their attendance at the International Association of Women Training Conference in New Zealand.
“This fundraising event has been held regularly over the years, and traditionally, the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Women Police will request, and be granted, the use of the official residence of the Commissioner for the hosting of the event.”
This permission is usually granted irrespective of the occupier, or whether the residence is occupied, at the time.
Further, the Commissioner assures that the hosting of a fundraiser by the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Women Police in no way adversely affects the ability and the resolve of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service to address our serious crime challenge.
Source: TTPS
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